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Solar Panel System Used Lead Battery from Japan

Depleted 2V industrial lead-acid battery from off-grid solar installations, incapable of recharge. HTS 8549.11.10 covers this spent accumulator waste destined for lead refining and plastic recycling.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document renewable energy origin for potential green recycling incentives; crush batteries prior to shipping if permitted to reduce volume; beware reimport restrictions on US-origin solar batteries

Solar Panel System Used Lead Battery from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8549.11.10